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New Test Can Now Allow Doctors To Diagnose Autism In 2 Minutes

This quick questionnaire may be highly accurate at flagging kids for autism.

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Autism is defined as a neurological-based condition that is usually present from early childhood. It is characterized by a child’s difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people. Children with autism also struggle in using language and abstract concepts.

Thankfully we live in an age in which we are learning more and more about autism everyday. A lot of critics will say that their weren’t as many children with autism say, 20 or 30 years ago. They feel that it’s a condition that has only popped up recently. But that’s not necessarily true. There are more children that are diagnosed with autism now than ever before because we know more about it. We have more resources, more information, and more medical experts who are able to detect signs of impaired communication and social interaction with our kids.

The autism spectrum disorder impacts the nervous system. But the problem is, the condition can go undetected and undiagnosed for a very long time. Fortunately, there’s a new test that can detect autism in just two minutes. It might also save you and your family a whole lot of trouble and sleepless nights. Here’s what we know.